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The Cabinet, at its weekly meeting on Sunday 22 Kislev, approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Gadi Eizenkott as the next IDF Chief-of-Staff.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said at the start of the meeting:

“Gadi Eizenkott is the right man in the right place at the right time. Gadi has been a soldier and a commander. He is a veteran commander and he can lead the IDF in the face of the major challenges that surround us.

�The challenges are unceasing; they are not taking even a moment’s respite, and I am convinced that with determined, responsible and strong leadership and policy, along with Gadi’s command of the IDF, we will be able to overcome any and all obstacles and challenges.

�I wish Gadi Eizenkott great success; his success in all areas is our success.”

Having passed all hurdles, Eizenkott continues the transition process and will assume command of the IDF on February 15, 2015.

(YWN � Israel Desk, Jerusalem)